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enhttp://nhpr.org/feeds/term/815/rss.xmlVermont May Ask Federal Court to Intervene in Bridge Dispute with New Hampshirehttp://nhpr.org/post/vermont-may-ask-federal-court-intervene-bridge-dispute-new-hampshire
<p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, Geneva; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px;">Some Vermont officials unhappy over a standstill with New Hampshire over a long-closed, deteriorating bridge connecting both states are suggesting that a federal judge step in to fix things.</p>Fri, 03 Jun 2016 01:14:51 +0000Associated Press91969 at http://nhpr.orgVermont May Ask Federal Court to Intervene in Bridge Dispute with New HampshireMalfunction Closes Sarah Mildred Long Bridgehttp://nhpr.org/post/malfunction-closes-sarah-mildred-long-bridge
<p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, Geneva; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px;">A malfunction during a lift opening on the Sarah Mildred Long Bridge in Portsmouth was to blame for a 2-hour closure of the bridge that passes over the Piscataqua River into Maine.</p>Thu, 12 May 2016 21:02:26 +0000Associated Press90792 at http://nhpr.orgMalfunction Closes Sarah Mildred Long BridgeN.H.'s Drinking Water Systems: A Look At PFOA, Aging Infrastructure, and Private Well Testinghttp://nhpr.org/post/nhs-drinking-water-systems-look-pfoa-aging-infrastructure-and-private-well-testing
<p>After the Flint, Michigan water crisis, many around the country started taking a closer look their own water systems. And with a recent contamination scare in southern New Hampshire by the chemical PFOA&nbsp; - the concerns have become local.&nbsp; We'll look at the state's sources for drinking water, and the challenges to delivering it free from contaminants.Thu, 07 Apr 2016 13:00:46 +0000The Exchange88572 at http://nhpr.orgN.H.'s Drinking Water Systems: A Look At PFOA, Aging Infrastructure, and Private Well TestingN.H. Mayors Praise Clinton's Infrastructure Planhttp://nhpr.org/post/nh-mayors-praise-clintons-infrastructure-plan
<div><p>A group of New Hampshire mayors and mayors-elect rallied around Hillary Clinton’s newly released infrastructure plan Monday, expressing optimism that the Democratic presidential candidate’s proposals will provide a long-awaited boost to local development.</p>Mon, 30 Nov 2015 20:37:59 +0000Casey McDermott80966 at http://nhpr.orgN.H. Mayors Praise Clinton's Infrastructure PlanConcord Comes To Agreement On 100-Year-Old Bridge Project http://nhpr.org/post/concord-comes-agreement-100-year-old-bridge-project
<p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, Geneva; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, Geneva; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px;">Officials say funding is in place for the long-awaited demolition and replacement of Concord's 100-year-old Sewalls Falls Bridge.</p>Tue, 12 May 2015 12:03:00 +0000Associated Press68933 at http://nhpr.orgConcord Comes To Agreement On 100-Year-Old Bridge Project The Road To Better Infrastructure: Ideas in N.H. And Around The Countryhttp://nhpr.org/post/road-better-infrastructure-ideas-nh-and-around-country
<p>Recent proposed cuts to New Hampshire's transportation budget caused outrage in the Statehouse, and even a Republican-backed effort to raise the gas tax. Meanwhile, other states are also struggling to keep up with road and bridge repair, with some trying new ways to pay for infrastructure.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Guests:</strong></p>Wed, 25 Mar 2015 13:00:00 +0000The Exchange66032 at http://nhpr.orgThe Road To Better Infrastructure: Ideas in N.H. And Around The CountryTransportation Officials To Committee: $41M Cut Would Lead To Layoffs, Safety Hazardshttp://nhpr.org/post/transportation-officials-committee-41m-cut-would-lead-layoffs-safety-hazards
<p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, Geneva; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px;">New Hampshire transportation officials say a $41 million budget cut proposed by House budget writers would have dire consequences on public safety and result in more than 300 layoffs.</p>Mon, 16 Mar 2015 20:30:27 +0000Associated Press65558 at http://nhpr.orgTransportation Officials To Committee: $41M Cut Would Lead To Layoffs, Safety Hazards Town Meeting: In Colebrook, A Multimillion Dollar Showdown With Its 1880s Water System http://nhpr.org/post/town-meeting-colebrook-multimillion-dollar-showdown-its-1880s-water-system
<p></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">As voters head to Town Meetings on Tuesday one of the major issues in the North Country will be infrastructure repairs. That’s an issue Kevin </span>McKinnon<span style="line-height: 1.5;">, who runs </span>Colebrook’s<span style="line-height: 1.5;"> water department, knows all too well...</span></p><p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">A few years ago </span>McKinnon<span style="line-height: 1.5;"> was looking at a hydrant that had recently been removed from Main Street.</span></p>Fri, 06 Mar 2015 10:00:00 +0000Chris Jensen64940 at http://nhpr.org Town Meeting: In Colebrook, A Multimillion Dollar Showdown With Its 1880s Water System Ceremony Marks Construction Start At Sarah Long Bridgehttp://nhpr.org/post/ceremony-marks-construction-start-sarah-long-bridge
<p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, Geneva; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px;">A ceremony is scheduled to mark the start of construction at an aging bridge that connects New Hampshire and Maine.</p><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, Geneva; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px;">The 70-year-old Sarah Mildred Long Bridge connects Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and Kittery, Maine. It is rated structurally deficient.</p>Mon, 05 Jan 2015 12:51:50 +0000Associated Press61401 at http://nhpr.orgCeremony Marks Construction Start At Sarah Long BridgeOutgoing Transportation Commissioner: Fixing Highway Fund Should Be A Priorityhttp://nhpr.org/post/outgoing-transportation-commissioner-fixing-highway-fund-should-be-priority
<p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, Geneva; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px;">Outgoing Department of Transportation Commissioner Chris Clement says fixing a long-standing deficit in the state's highway fund should be a critical priority for lawmakers this session in order to keep roads and bridges safe for drivers.</p>Mon, 08 Dec 2014 20:06:09 +0000Associated Press59929 at http://nhpr.orgOutgoing Transportation Commissioner: Fixing Highway Fund Should Be A PriorityManchester Water Main Fixed, Road Repairs Underwayhttp://nhpr.org/post/manchester-water-main-fixed-road-repairs-underway
<p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Crews on Manchester’s west side are working Friday to repair the damage after a 16 inch water main let go Thursday night. The burst pipe led to the evacuation of nearly two-dozen residents.</p><p>Repairs to the water main wrapped up around seven Friday morning.</p>Fri, 07 Nov 2014 18:34:38 +0000Ryan Lessard58216 at http://nhpr.orgManchester Water Main Fixed, Road Repairs UnderwayVoters To Decide On North Country Bridge Replacementhttp://nhpr.org/post/voters-decide-north-country-bridge-replacement
<p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, Geneva; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px;">Voters in the town of Columbia, New Hampshire, will be asked to approve nearly $200,000 in bonds to install a bridge before winter.</p>Mon, 06 Oct 2014 11:10:30 +0000Associated Press56494 at http://nhpr.orgNorthumberland Expects $278,000 Grant For Emergency Water Main Repairhttp://nhpr.org/post/northumberland-expects-278000-grant-emergency-water-main-repair
<div><span style="line-height: 1.5;">A North County town is expected to get a $278,000 grant to make repairs to a broken water main suspended from a historic covered bridge across the Ammonoosuc River. &nbsp;</span><span style="line-height: 1.5;">The 100-year-old cast iron pipe suspended on the underbelly of the Northumberland Covered Bridge feeds wells and storage tanks. It broke in April, and only temporary fixes have been made.Sun, 29 Jun 2014 18:42:54 +0000Associated Press51045 at http://nhpr.orgSalem Sees Third Water Main Break In A Monthhttp://nhpr.org/post/salem-sees-third-water-main-break-month
<p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, Geneva; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px;">The town of Salem, New Hampshire, is dealing with its third water main break affecting Route 28 in a month.</p><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, Geneva; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px;">The problem is slowing down Morning morning traffic, and is expected to affect the evening commute, too. Some traffic has been detoured.</p>Mon, 16 Jun 2014 11:58:06 +0000Associated Press50281 at http://nhpr.orgN.H. Gas Tax Increase Becomes Lawhttp://nhpr.org/post/nh-gas-tax-increase-becomes-law
<p>On a newly built bridge near interstate 93, Governor Maggie Hassan signed into law the first increase in the state’s gas tax in more than two decades.</p><p>Tue, 20 May 2014 19:56:56 +0000Ryan Lessard48837 at http://nhpr.orgN.H. Gas Tax Increase Becomes LawHassan Takes Up Infrastucture With Berlin Bridge Visithttp://nhpr.org/post/hassan-takes-infrastucture-berlin-bridge-visit
<p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, Geneva; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px;">Gov. Maggie Hassan is visiting a bridge in Berlin, N.H., to talk about the need to strengthen investment in the state's transportation's infrastructure.</p>Wed, 02 Apr 2014 11:51:06 +0000Associated Press46048 at http://nhpr.orgRoad To Be Redesigned After Heavy Flooding In Upper Valleyhttp://nhpr.org/post/road-be-redesigned-after-heavy-flooding-upper-valley
<p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, Geneva; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px;">A proposal to redesign a road damaged by flooding in a Lebanon, N.H., neighborhood calls for residents to surrender parts of their front yards.</p><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, Geneva; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px;">The city's plan calls for larger culverts and ditches to be installed along Slayton Hill Road. Construction would start next year.</p>Tue, 24 Sep 2013 14:42:14 +000035532 at http://nhpr.orgRoad To Be Redesigned After Heavy Flooding In Upper ValleyIf Bumpy Roads Make You Grumpy, Click Herehttp://nhpr.org/post/if-bumpy-roads-make-you-grumpy-click-here
<p></p><p><strong>&nbsp;<span style="line-height: 1.5;">W</span>e want you to send us pictures of the worst roads you have to drive on</strong><span style="line-height: 1.5;">.&nbsp;</span></p><div>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 18:38:39 +0000Emily Corwin22917 at http://nhpr.orgIf Bumpy Roads Make You Grumpy, Click HereUNH To Lead Study Of Climate Change's Impact On Roads And Bridgeshttp://nhpr.org/post/unh-lead-study-climate-changes-impact-roads-and-bridges
<p>The National Science Foundation has given <a href="http://www.unh.edu/news/releases/2012/oct/bp03nsfgrant.cfm#ixzz28Fa0DCRv">The University of New Hampshire $750,000 </a>to coordinate the study of the impacts of Climate Change on roads and bridges.</p><p>The <a href="http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=11691">grant money </a>will establish a network of Northeast climate scientists and civil engineers led by UNH researchers.</p>Wed, 03 Oct 2012 19:24:20 +0000Sam Evans-Brown14100 at http://nhpr.orgUNH To Lead Study Of Climate Change's Impact On Roads And BridgesCybersecurity Bill: Vital Need Or Just More Rules?http://nhpr.org/post/cybersecurity-bill-vital-need-or-just-more-rules
Consider what Hurricane Katrina did to New Orleans, and you get an idea of the consequences of a cyberattack on critical U.S. infrastructure: No electricity. No water. No transportation. Terrorists or enemy adversaries with computer skills could conceivably take down a power grid, a nuclear station, a water treatment center or a chemical manufacturing plant.<p>The prospect of such a paralyzing strike has convinced U.S. security officials and members of Congress that a new law may be needed to promote improved cyberdefenses at critical facilities around the country.Thu, 22 Mar 2012 08:40:00 +0000Tom Gjelten2703 at http://nhpr.orgCybersecurity Bill: Vital Need Or Just More Rules?Pounding Pavement In Search Of A Smoother Drivehttp://nhpr.org/post/pounding-pavement-search-smoother-drive
A sweeping transportation bill being debated in Congress addresses how to prop up dwindling funds for the nation's aging highways. States with their own budget shortfalls are facing the same challenge. In California, researchers are trying to stretch those resources by developing next-generation pavements that are quieter and more fuel-efficient to drive on.<p>It's not hard to spot roads in bad shape, but there's a telltale sign of a street that can't be saved.Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:01:00 +0000Lauren Sommer1995 at http://nhpr.orgPounding Pavement In Search Of A Smoother DriveOnline Security Threatens the Offline Worldhttp://nhpr.org/post/online-security-threatens-offline-world
<p>A student discovers that hacking digital networks controlling bridges, sewage, and power plants isn't as difficult as you may think.</p> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:22:24 +0000Virginia Prescott1921 at http://nhpr.orgOnline Security Threatens the Offline WorldQuestions Over I-93 Funding Creates Economic Uncertainty http://nhpr.org/post/questions-over-i-93-funding-creates-economic-uncertainty
<p>The state commissioner of transportation warns that if the federal government moves ahead with a plan to cut $40 million of New Hampshire&rsquo;s yearly highway funds&mdash;the completion of I-93 will be placed on hold, indefinitely. &nbsp;One portion that remains unfinished is exit 3 near Windham.</p><p>Many businesses there say the uncertainty of I-93&rsquo;s future is hurting the local economy.</p>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:12:02 +0000Rachel Gotbaum1027 at http://nhpr.orgQuestions Over I-93 Funding Creates Economic Uncertainty